Steptoe man files lawsuits against Inslee

COLFAX — A Steptoe resident is seeking an injunction in Superior Court to prevent Gov. Jay Inslee from further harming Whitman County. The injunction was filed May 11. A status conference on the matter was set for Monday, May 18, but was stricken when the defense had the case moved to federal United States District Court. The notice of withdrawal was filed May 15 on the basis the case includes federal claims.

Another injunction was filed May 15 in Whitman County Superior Court. The defense filed for that injunction to be transferred to Thurston County Superior Court May 19.